TDA public affairs commentator, Obunike Ohaegbu, popularly known as Nwa Miss, has condemned the widespread celebration of Ozonna Soludo, the son of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, following a viral video showing the musician dancing to a song critical of several Nigerian political leaders, including his father.
In a statement shared on social media, Ohaegbu expressed concern not only over the video itself but also over what he described as the growing applause for a son appearing to participate in content that publicly ridicules his parent.
The Controversial Ozonna Dance Clip
The viral clip showed Ozonna dancing to a song containing lyrics that mentioned the names of several political leaders, including Governor Soludo, followed by the refrain, “Shame on them.”
According to Ohaegbu, the reaction to the video highlights what he described as double standards in Nigerian political discourse, where people often judge similar actions differently depending on their political affiliations.
He recalled a previous conversation with a friend who criticised another acquaintance for openly supporting President Bola Tinubu.
He argued that regardless of political differences, people should avoid publicly speaking against “their own brother.”
Ohaegbu said such contrasting attitudes demonstrate that political loyalties have increasingly shaped moral judgments.
He noted that although he has consistently criticised Governor Soludo’s support for the APC-led Federal Government, he would never publicly chant or endorse slogans such as “Shame on him” because of political disagreements.
“I have been openly critical of Governor Charles Soludo’s political support for the APC-led Federal Government.
“However, political disagreement is not enough reason for me to publicly chant or endorse ‘Shame on him’ because of the choices he has made,” he said.
Empathy For Soludo or Public Ridicule?
The former ombudsman argued that Governor Soludo deserves empathy rather than public ridicule, stressing that political disagreements should not erode respect within families.
Drawing from his experience as a parent with children studying in the United Kingdom, Ohaegbu said the incident raises broader concerns about the values being celebrated among young Nigerians abroad.
He urged parents to reflect on the examples being encouraged, warning against applauding conduct that could be seen as publicly humiliating one’s parents.
Referencing an Igbo proverb, Ohaegbu noted that a child who acts without restraint ultimately brings pain to the person who nurtured them.
He concluded by urging Nigerians to ensure that political convictions do not override cultural values, decency, empathy, and humanity, regardless of differences in political opinion.
Ozonna Soludo has not publicly stated that he intended to insult or ridicule his father through the video.
The clip has continued to generate mixed reactions online, with some viewing it as an expression of artistic freedom, while others see it as inappropriate given the lyrics of the song.
